Born:
January 18, 1982 in Philip, South Dakota.
Currently lives in Belvidere, South Dakota.
Joined the PRCA in 2002.
Events Worked:
Saddle Bronc Riding
Total Career Earnings:
Total: $443,570
$278,169 won in 2005.
NFR Qualifications:
4 (2003-2006)
Achievements:
2005 Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion
Qualified for College National Finals Rodeo in 2002.
Qualified for National High School Finals Rodeo (1999-2000).
Won National Little Britches Association Saddle Bronc title in 2000.
Selected Rodeos Won:
- Evanston Cowboy Days - 2006
- Days of '47 Rodeo - 2006
- Red River Rodeo - 2006
- Deadwood Days of '76 - 2006, 2005
- NILE ProRodeo - 2005
- Magic Valley Stampede - 2005
- Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo - 2005
- Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo - 2005
- Reno Rodeo - 2005 (Tour Round)
- Navajo Nation 4th of July Celebration - 2004
- Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo - 2003
- and more...!
Interesting Facts:
Attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
Broke his wrist early in the 2006 season and didn't return until June. Has suffered numerous injuries and was kicked in the head at the Reno Rodeo (2003) which blinded him in his left eye.
Comes from a rodeo family, his father also rode saddle broncs, and his rodeo hero is fellow South Dakotan, Billy Etbauer.
Jeffery Willert has definitely made a mark on the rodeo world. After a relatively short time in the PRCA he has achieved a tremendous success. This guy has got heart and a long career ahead of him.
(All information courtesy PRCA).